In the current economic crisis, requests for attorney fees are being examined even more closely.
Federal Judge Critical of Firm's Fee Petition in Custody Case
In the current economic crisis, requests for attorney fees are being examined even more closely. A federal judge recently sharply rebuked a team of lawyers for filing an "excessive" fee petition after winning an international custody case, saying their bill of more than $163,000 in fees and expenses was simply too large for a "garden variety" custody battle.
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